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TRUMP'S PLAN TO STEAL A THIRD TERM: THE 2020 ELECTION OF 2028 - 4.30.26

Apr 30, 2026 · 59m

Summary

Keith Olbermann analyzes Donald Trump’s claim that the 2020 election should be "wiped from the books," interpreting it as a plot to hold a new election in 2028 for a third term. He critiques the indictment of Jim Comey, the White House Correspondents' Dinner security failure, and Stephen A. Smith’s political commentary. The episode also covers CBS News’ plummeting ratings and concludes with Olbermann’s personal anecdote about transitioning from sports to political commentary during the Clinton impeachment era.

Topics discussed

Intro and Advertisements Trump's claim to nullify the 2020 election Jim Jordan defends Comey indictment on Fox Criticism of Pete Hegseth and media coverage Analysis of the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident Trump's renovation of the White House and political fallout The theory behind Trump's potential third term plot Legal strategies and Trump's history of exploiting loopholes Barry Weiss and the Free Press reporter's viral video Stephen A. Smith's political commentary and ESPN's response Keith Olbermann's memoir: The Clinton Lewinsky coverage Credits, sign-off, and final advertisements
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